Chapter 788:
Linsey looked up at Zander.
His striking resemblance to Collin brought a flood of memories rushing back to her.
Collin had once prepared meals for Linsey with similar care, looking at her with anticipation.
Tears welled up in Linsey’s eyes, heating up until they blurred her vision.
As she bowed her head, a lone tear dropped onto her dinner plate.
Linsey quickly composed herself, attempting to brush the tears aside.
Yet, her children’s keen observation had not missed her distress.
“Mommy, are you okay?” Zenia asked, her voice laced with concern, her bright eyes clouding with worry.
Zenia climbed onto her chair, stretching her small hand to touch Linsey’s cheek.
Meanwhile, Zander didn’t waste a moment; he scurried to get stissues and crushing back. “Let me
help, Mommy.”
Linsey had been keeping herself composed, but watching the two children care for her so gently made her
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The next second, a quiet, strangled sob slipped from her lips before she could stop it.
It was quick and tightly held back.
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Linsey drew in a trembling breath, forcing herself to speak past the weight pressing against her chest.
In a voice tinged with rasp, she said, “I'm alright, sweethearts. | just swallowed wrong. I'm not crying.”
With a faint sigh, she forced a smile and reached for a cookie, taking a slow bite.
“Delicious! You've both done such a wonderful job. These cookies are perfect!”
Zenia’s face lit up with a joyful grin. “I'm glad you like them, Mommy! Have smore, please!”
Together with the children, Linsey continued her meal, their presence comforting her.
“Caylee, could you please take Zenia and Zander to bed? I'll handle the cleanup,” Linsey murmured gently.
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Zander was more assertive. “I'm sure of it. Mommy was crying.”
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Caylee was taken aback by their acute observations.
She knew Linsey had struggled to suppress her emotions, hoping to shield the children from her sorrow.
If this had happened in the past,
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questions. Considering Zenia and
Zander's young age, barely four,
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